Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

March 12, 2019Brent Furdyk

Originally placed on the market for a whopping $100 million, Neverland Ranch was eventually reduced to a slightly more affordable $67 mil. It's probably not a coincidence, then, that following the release of HBO's documentary Leaving Neverland – featuring disturbing allegations about what took place within the former home of Michael Jackson – the price has now been reduced by more than half. The Disneyland-inspired compound that used to house a private amusement park and zoo is now available for $31 million.

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Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

March 12, 2019 Brent Furdyk

Originally placed on the market for a whopping $100 million, Neverland Ranch was eventually reduced to a slightly more affordable $67 mil. It's probably not a coincidence, then, that following the release of HBO's documentary Leaving Neverland – featuring disturbing allegations about what took place within the former home of Michael Jackson – the price has now been reduced by more than half. The Disneyland-inspired compound that used to house a private amusement park and zoo is now available for $31 million.

Private Disneyland

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Private Disneyland

Anyone who's ever been to Disneyland will recognize where the inspiration came from for the entrance to the home, a replica of the Anaheim amusement park's iconic entry gate.
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Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Private Disneyland

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Anyone who's ever been to Disneyland will recognize where the inspiration came from for the entrance to the home, a replica of the Anaheim amusement park's iconic entry gate.
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Homage to the Magic Kingdom

Homage to the Magic Kingdom

Michael Jackson was reportedly so enamoured by Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom that he pulled out all the stops in order to recreate the entrance at the Santa Barbara ranch, which he dubbed Neverland Ranch in honour of his favourite Disney film, <em>Peter Pan</em>.
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Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Homage to the Magic Kingdom

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Michael Jackson was reportedly so enamoured by Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom that he pulled out all the stops in order to recreate the entrance at the Santa Barbara ranch, which he dubbed Neverland Ranch in honour of his favourite Disney film, <em>Peter Pan</em>.
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Climbing Tree

Climbing Tree

One of the more memorable scenes in 2003's ABC documentary on Jackson featured the singer scampering up this tree, which has been slightly altered in order to facilitate tree-climbing.
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Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Climbing Tree

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One of the more memorable scenes in 2003's ABC documentary on Jackson featured the singer scampering up this tree, which has been slightly altered in order to facilitate tree-climbing.
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Main House

Main House

The main house was inspired by the French-Normandy style for the original owner, William Bone, with construction completed in 1982.
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Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Main House

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The main house was inspired by the French-Normandy style for the original owner, William Bone, with construction completed in 1982.
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Purchased By Jackson

Purchased By Jackson

Jackson purchased the property in 1988 for an undisclosed price, with estimates ranging between $19 to $30 million, and spent millions <em>more</em> to transform the property into his own private Disneyland.

Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Purchased By Jackson

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Jackson purchased the property in 1988 for an undisclosed price, with estimates ranging between $19 to $30 million, and spent millions <em>more</em> to transform the property into his own private Disneyland.

Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

The main house was designed by architect Robert Altevers for the home's original owner, real estate developer William Bone. Completed in 1977, Bone called his expansive estate Sycamore Valley Ranch (which is now its current moniker) — until it was purchased by Michael Jackson in 1988, who added his own unique features and renamed the place Neverland Ranch. According to the listing, the home was "crafted to perfection with exposed timber beams, handsome brick and stonework, five fireplaces, and 18th century French oak parquet flooring from two chateaus in France. The first floor master wing includes a private loft and two master baths, two walk-in cedar-lined closets, and a private outdoor garden. There are four additional bedrooms in the main residence."

Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Home Sweet Home

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The main house was designed by architect Robert Altevers for the home's original owner, real estate developer William Bone. Completed in 1977, Bone called his expansive estate Sycamore Valley Ranch (which is now its current moniker) — until it was purchased by Michael Jackson in 1988, who added his own unique features and renamed the place Neverland Ranch. According to the listing, the home was "crafted to perfection with exposed timber beams, handsome brick and stonework, five fireplaces, and 18th century French oak parquet flooring from two chateaus in France. The first floor master wing includes a private loft and two master baths, two walk-in cedar-lined closets, and a private outdoor garden. There are four additional bedrooms in the main residence."

At the Movies

At the Movies

Michael Jackson rarely did things on a small scale, which is evident by the home's 50-seat movie theatre, a massive screening room with plush theatre seating that puts most home theatres to shame. Featuring a theatre-grade projection and sound system, a private viewing balcony and a stage with trap doors, the movie theatre is housed in a separate building that also contained Jackson's private dance studio.

Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

At the Movies

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Michael Jackson rarely did things on a small scale, which is evident by the home's 50-seat movie theatre, a massive screening room with plush theatre seating that puts most home theatres to shame. Featuring a theatre-grade projection and sound system, a private viewing balcony and a stage with trap doors, the movie theatre is housed in a separate building that also contained Jackson's private dance studio.

Railroad

Railroad

Another of the home's perks is its own private railroad, with tracks circling throughout the property. Modelled after the railroad at Disneyland, Jackson reportedly loved riding the train around the property. There's also a Disney-style train station with a kitchenette, loft and two fireplaces. In addition, the property also includes a 1,900-square-foot private fire station and administration building with three restrooms and a shower.

Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Railroad

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Another of the home's perks is its own private railroad, with tracks circling throughout the property. Modelled after the railroad at Disneyland, Jackson reportedly loved riding the train around the property. There's also a Disney-style train station with a kitchenette, loft and two fireplaces. In addition, the property also includes a 1,900-square-foot private fire station and administration building with three restrooms and a shower.

Stunning View

Stunning View

A series of man-made ponds are located throughout the property, featuring water-spewing fountains and, in this case, waterfalls. Beyond that, check out the stunning view of the mountains in the distance.

Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Stunning View

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A series of man-made ponds are located throughout the property, featuring water-spewing fountains and, in this case, waterfalls. Beyond that, check out the stunning view of the mountains in the distance.

Pond

Pond

The <a href="http://www.sycamorevalleyranch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">listing</a> for the vast 2,700-acre property describes “extensively landscaped gardens” and this four-acre lake, complete with its own waterfall.

Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Pond

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The <a href="http://www.sycamorevalleyranch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">listing</a> for the vast 2,700-acre property describes “extensively landscaped gardens” and this four-acre lake, complete with its own waterfall.

Sycamore Trees

Sycamore Trees

The estate's original (and current) name, Sycamore Valley Ranch, was inspired by the large sycamore trees that populate the landscape, as the listing notes: "along with magnificent oaks, distinctive rolling hills, pastoral vistas and exquisite manicured grounds."

Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Sycamore Trees

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The estate's original (and current) name, Sycamore Valley Ranch, was inspired by the large sycamore trees that populate the landscape, as the listing notes: "along with magnificent oaks, distinctive rolling hills, pastoral vistas and exquisite manicured grounds."

Barn

Barn

One of several "multipurpose barns" on the property, presumably used to house animals in Jackson's private zoo, this one was built to house the original owner's Clydesdale horses. There's also staff housing, offices and an administration building.

Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Barn

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One of several "multipurpose barns" on the property, presumably used to house animals in Jackson's private zoo, this one was built to house the original owner's Clydesdale horses. There's also staff housing, offices and an administration building.

Spectacular Ranch

Spectacular Ranch

“Having sold many of the largest ranches on the south coast in Santa Barbara County, I can easily say without hesitation that this is one of the more spectacular ranches in so many different ways,” the property's realtor, <a href="https://www.suzanneperkins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suzanne Perkins</a>, <a href="https://variety.com/2019/dirt/real-estalker/michael-jackson-neverland-ranch-price-cut-1203153530/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tells <em>Variety</em></a>.

Real EstateMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch Still For Sale, Price Reduced to Only $31 Million

Spectacular Ranch

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“Having sold many of the largest ranches on the south coast in Santa Barbara County, I can easily say without hesitation that this is one of the more spectacular ranches in so many different ways,” the property's realtor, <a href="https://www.suzanneperkins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suzanne Perkins</a>, <a href="https://variety.com/2019/dirt/real-estalker/michael-jackson-neverland-ranch-price-cut-1203153530/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tells <em>Variety</em></a>.